Electrical Manager

Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award.

At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive and standards are continually raised.

Job Summary

The Electrical Manager is responsible for ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient electrical systems that sustain uninterrupted factory operations and support Matna’s production discipline, quality standards, and cost efficiency.

This role provides technical leadership over all electrical infrastructure, equipment, and power systems within the processing plant, ensuring that electrical reliability directly contributes to reduced downtime, optimal equipment performance, and stable production flow. The Electrical Manager works closely with Production, Maintenance, QA, and Safety teams to maintain a high-performance operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance, reliability, and performance of all electrical systems, panels, motors, drives, and control systems within the plant
• Ensure stable power supply and proper load management to prevent production interruptions
• Plan and implement preventive and corrective electrical maintenance to minimize equipment downtime
• Support production efficiency by ensuring electrical systems enable optimal equipment operation and process flow
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and upgrades
• Enforce strict electrical safety standards and compliance across all plant activities
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to quickly diagnose and resolve electrical faults affecting operations
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical systems, maintenance schedules, and technical records
• Support energy management initiatives to reduce power waste and improve cost efficiency
• Guide and supervise electrical technicians and contractors to ensure high technical standards and process discipline
• Ensure availability of critical electrical spares and proper inventory management

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in electrical maintenance within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong experience with industrial motors, control panels, drives, PLC systems, and power distribution
• Proven ability to manage electrical reliability in a factory or processing environment
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance systems and equipment uptime management
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and compliance practices
• Experience supervising technical teams and contractors
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues under production pressure
• High level of technical discipline, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
• Proficiency in technical documentation and maintenance reporting

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